HomeMy WebLinkAbout20082967.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR WELD COUNTY
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, AMERICORPS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE
ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Federal Assistance for
the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps Program,from the County of Weld,State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Human Services, to the Governor's Commission on Community Service,
commencing October 5, 2009, and ending October 4,2012,with further terms and conditions being
as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for the Weld County Youth
Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps Program, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, to the Governor's Commission on Community Service be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Deputy Clerk to the Board be, and
hereby is, authorized to submit said application electronically.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 10th day of November, A.D., 2008, nunc pro tunc October 5, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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COLORADO : Grant Application to the Governor's Commission on 1
Community Service for the Department of Human Services'
AmeriCorps Program
Enclosed for Board approval for electronic submission is a Grant Application for the
AmeriCorps Program with the Governor's Commission on Community Service. This
Agreement was presented at the Board's November 5, 2008, Work Session.
The Grant request is seeking refunding in the amount of$189,000.00 each year to support 15
Member Service Year(MS Y)members for the continued operation of the Weld County Youth
Conservation Corps (WCYCC) AmeriCorps Program for the three (3) year period of 2009
through 2012. Even through the Grant is for a three(3)year period,the Program will need to
resubmit for funding each year. The AmeriCorps Program performs valuable community
service projects that meet both environmental and human needs for the urban and rural
communities of Weld County that would otherwise not be provided and to utilize service as a
method of strengthening the bonds that bind communities together.
If you have questions, please give me a call at extension 6510.
2008-2967
PART I - FACE SHEET
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Modified Standard Form 424(Rev.02/07 to confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System) Application X Non-Construction
2a.DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER:
FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE(CNCS):
2b APPLICATION ID: 4 DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL IDENTIFIER:
09AC094242
5.APPLICATION INFORMATION
LEGAL NAME Board of Weld County Commissioners,Weld County Division of Hum NAMEAND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOROR OTHER
PERSON TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLV IN THIS REPLICATION(give
DUNS NUMBER: 075757955 area codes):
NAME: Tami Grant
ADDRESS(give street address,city,state,zip code and county):
FO Box 1805 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (970)353-3800 3362
1551 N.17th Ave FAX NUMBER: (970)356-3975
Greeley CO 80632-1805 INTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS: tgrant@co.weldco.us
County:
6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN): 7 TYPE OF APPLICANT:
7a. Local Government-County
846000813
7b. Area Agency on Aging
8.TYPE OF APPLICATION(Check appropriate box). Community Action Agency/Community Action Program
X NEW NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE
CONTINUATION AMENDMENT
If Amendment,enter appropriate letter(s)in box(es):
A. AUGMENTATION B.BUDGET REVISION
C.NO COST EXTENSION D.OTHER(specify below):
9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
Corporation for National and Community Service
10a.CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 94.006 11 a DESCRIPTIVE TRLE OF APPLICANTS PROJECT:
10b.TITLE AmeriCorps*State Weld County Youth Conservation Corps(WCY CC)
12.AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(List Cities.Counties.States.etc) 11.b.CNCS PROGRAM INTIATNE(IF ANY)
Weld County Colorado
13.PROPOSED PROJECT: START DATE: 10/05/09 END DATE: 10/04/12 14.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF: a.Applicant CO 04 b.Pogram CO 04
15.ESTIMATED FUNDING: Year#: 1 16.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a.FEDERAL $ 189.000O0 YES.THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MA DEAVAILABLE
b.APPLICANT $ 150,713.00 TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR
REVIEW ON:
c.STATE S 0.00 DATE:
d LOCAL $ 0.00 X NO.PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372
e.OTHER $ 0.00
f.PROGRAM INCOME S 0.00 17.IS THE APRICA NT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
YES if"Yes,"attach an explanation. X NO
g.TOTAL $ 339,713.00
18.TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATIOWPREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT,THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN
DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE
IS AWARDED.
a.TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE b.TITLE c.TELEPHONE NUMBER:
LE5/it-42 /)eikiry 4'4442, TO lL,{� 441/20 354-1/4re XZ/.>1�w
d.SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE t2; e_DATE SIGNED- . )�7
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Rationale and Approach
A. RATIONALE AND APPRAOCH
a. Compelling Community Need
The continuing growth of an at-risk youth population, the continued and increasing need for service
opportunities for youth as well as the increased need for parks/open space, trails and services to
community based and faith based organization have all been identified as needs in Weld County. The
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) through its design and mix of services to corps
members, its existing and emerging relationships with local communities, agencies, and
community/faith based organizations is positioned to positively and actively respond to these needs
through the utilization of a Youth Corps model under AmeriCorps.
Community needs were identified through various federal (2000 Census, e.g.), State (Kids Count in
Colorado, e.g.) and local (Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision Study, e.g.) reports and a
review of this data makes it clear that Weld County and the County's youth face a major social issue
of an increasing population of at-risk, disenfranchised youth. With a high rate of poverty (11.6% all
ages and 13.2% for those 18 years of age and younger), a higher drop out rate compared to the state
average, a high rate of adjudication, and a lower median household income than other Front Range
areas, Weld County faces immediate challenges in positively effecting youth.
In line with the Corporations Focus Area: "Ensure a brighter future for all America's youth:
supporting youth in need by providing more opportunities to serve and receive services, particularly
youth at risk of school failure, unemployment, criminal behavior and persistent poverty" the Weld
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County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC), is situated to positively effect this focus area.
Greeley quality of life ballot issues passed in 2002 continue to foster projects that benefit residents of
Greeley and surrounding areas. Areas from those initiatives that continue to be developed include
new parks, improvement of existing parks, and creation of new recreational trails plus other
development and renovation projects. These initiatives continue to be the impetus for development
and improvements throughout the community and the WCYCC continues to participate in these
projects.
The strengthening of communities through environmental and conservation projects extends to other
area communities besides Greeley. Local communities and grant seeking groups such as Civil
Resources, a private company that prepares proposals to assist small communities, pursue grant
opportunities available through lottery proceeds to help carry out community improvement projects.
The WCYCC collaborates with the State's Office of Energy Management to install energy efficient
compact florescent light bulbs (CFL), low flow shower heads, carbon monoxide and smoke detector
units, and to conduct Tier 1 energy audits in low income households eligible for Low Income Energy
Assistance Program. Through the delivery of these services, the WCYCC is aligned with the
Governor's Promise for Energy by encouraging energy efficiency and conservation in low income
homes. Corps members also gain skills for jobs in the new energy economy.
The WCYCC has, and will continue to collaborate in proposals and provide service to meet identified
community needs. The WCYCC also provides much needed human needs services to agencies and
faith based organizations allowing them to increase their capacity to serve area populations.
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The WCYCC through its AmeriCorps youth corps model supports the nation's commitment to assist
individuals, families, and communities who have not shared in Americas' prosperity. It can do so by
recruiting at risk youth to be AmeriCorps members and through their direct service to address the
identified community needs for parks, open space, recreational trails, improvement of Head Start
facilities, assisting CBO's/FBO's in meeting the needs of the people they serve, and improving county
facilities.
At risk youth are in need of additional opportunities to improve their lives. Through service to their
community, corps members acquire employability and job skills in addition to the skills they acquire
through member development activities. Many need assistance in preparing for the GED and all
members benefit from life skills, citizenship, leadership, and teamwork skills gained through training
as well as their service on projects. Other needs for these youth have been identified in the area of
health awareness and maintenance which aligns with the Lt. Governors focus issue. The Weld
County Child Care and Youth Supervision Study also identified mentoring and conflict resolution as
specific needs for this target group.
The WCYCC targets at-risk/disenfranchised youth to become AmeriCorps members since positively
affecting this population of youth is part of the identified needs of the Corporation, the Governor's
Promise of improving student achievement, and Weld County's need to reduce the number of
disenfranchised youth.
b. Description of Activities and Member Roles
The WCYCC was developed to address the needs that affect so many in the County. The Weld County
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Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council assisted in the design and
development of the Corps. Both entities are made up of community, education and business leaders,
local government officials as well as representatives from CBO/FBOs. These Boards identified the
target group for Corps membership as well as project focus.
Members will be involved in service projects that meet the identified community needs and where
project sponsors do not have adequate staffing or volunteer help to meet those needs. Examples of
environmental and conservation projects that members will provide service on include: work in
community and state parks; constructing and maintaining trails; planting trees and shrubs in parks;
frost damage mitigation for saplings; removal of non-native species in parks and open spaces; energy
conservation efforts by conducting Tier 1 energy audits and through installation of energy efficient
products such as Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL), low flow shower heads, and smoke/carbon
monoxide detectors in low income homes eligible for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program
(LEAP); and assisting in historical conservation/preservation projects at public museums.
Additional service opportunities involving human service projects that provide service to community
and faith based organizations include: preparing food boxes for Catholic Charities; picking up and
distributing donations for United Way; preparing and delivering food and gift boxes for United Way;
improving existing facilities of non-profit organizations; improve low income neighborhoods through
clean up activities; and assisting community based organizations in the provision of needed services to
the disabled senior citizens by constructing wheel chair ramps, or helping with snow removal when
needed.
The WCYCC uses crew based service learning projects as a means to enable at-risk youth, ages 17-25,
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the opportunity to provide valuable service to their communities at the same time they are learning
valuable skills. The WCYCC will be made up of 15 MSY slots, where some slots will be full time (17oo
hours), and some half time (90o hours) slots.
Through direct service on projects the corps provides its members the means to acquire employability
and job skills at the same time that community needs are being met. Members receive project specific
training prior to each project and through member development activities, corps members are trained
in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution skills, and conservation training which they can then
practice and use on the various service projects. Members also receive assistance and support for GED
preparation, and training in citizenship, disability awareness, diversity, and healthy life styles to
further develop their skills.
Through direct service on energy projects, as well as projects in parks and open space, members are
involved in the areas of environment and conservation. Job and employability skills are acquired
through service projects that have a lasting and visible benefit to their communities, and human
services projects that assist CBO/FBO's in meeting the needs of the community provide the members
the ability to serve those less fortunate and thereby enhance their understanding of the benefits of
volunteerism and civic responsibility.
c. Measurable Outputs and Outcomes
WCYCC members will provide meaningful direct service to projects which; target conservation efforts,
improve the environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the
local communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation
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efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc.
Twenty of the twenty four projects (85%), completed will rate the services received as meeting or
exceeding expectations and as a result of service, the community of Weld County will be improved
and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered
to project sponsors and local community based agencies.
On energy projects, members will complete service projects that provide energy saving measures for
low income, elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado. Energy efficient measures will be installed in
400 housing units and 90% of sampled clients will indicate a high level of satisfaction with the work
completed by members. Follow up services will be provided to gather data pertaining to home
owners/renters who state their energy consumption was reduced and saved on utility bills.
Corps member time sheets and project tracking logs will be used to track the number of
conservation/environmental and energy projects completed. Surveys will be used to track sponsor or
home owner/renter satisfaction. Additional follow-up surveys will be used to track end outcome data.
Members will participate in a variety of training based activities designed to increase their knowledge
and employability. Ninety percent (90%) of members will participate in training opportunities and of
the total amount of participating members, 80% will obtain a minimum of three (3) certificates. By
participating in training, members will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future
employment endeavors. Eighty Percent (80%) of members will receive a certificate in three (3) or
more areas to include but not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger
Van Driver Safety, Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI), Noxious Weed Eradication, and Civic
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Engagement.
Training logs, member time sheets, and certificates will be used to track the member support activities.
Member surveys at the end of service will identify the increase in job readiness and or personal life
skills.
d. Plan for Self Assessment and Improvement
Tools used to track and evaluate progress towards outputs and outcomes include WCYCC member
time sheets, project tracking logs, project sponsor evaluations, volunteer tracking sheets, WCYCC
training logs, WCYCC citizenship test, home owner/renter surveys, follow-up surveys with project
sponsors, CBO's and home owner/renters to identify end out come data, and GED test and training
certificates of completion.
To identify strengths and weaknesses in projects and the program, members are encouraged to
provide feedback on activities and experiences. This is done formally at least twice a year. Members
may also speak to the Corps Director at any time through open door practices. Formal member
satisfaction surveys will be given to members during their term of service and project sponsors,
community partners and collaborating organizations are specifically asked for input regarding projects
and feedback on results of project activities.
Recommendations and/or suggestions for improvement are taken seriously, evaluated and
implemented as appropriate to the WCYCC mission and/or project. The WCYCC has been and will
continue to be vested in continuous improvement.
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One of the areas indentified by the WCYCC as an area needing improvement has been how to
improve the retention rate of the at-risk/disenfranchised youth we serve. Since 2007, the WCYCC has
been heavily invested in strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us
to continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to
increase the member completion rate.
As a result of this planning, we have developed the following key strategies: r) Balance the crew make
up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to
enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2) Convert a number of our full term MSY
slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success; 3) structure the corps year
through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education
sooner.
e. Community Involvement
As stated earlier the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council
representing a wide range of area leaders have not only identified the target group for Corps
membership, but also identified project focus areas. They receive regular reports on Corps status,
membership and projects and provide feedback to the Corps management team. The regular,
consistent, formal communication of the past will continue as it has been successful.
Community partners and project sponsors provide feedback to the program through sponsor surveys
and remain engaged through that ability to make suggestions for program improvement and/or
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future project focus.
f. Relationship With National and Community Service Programs
The Corps has a sound working relationship with a number of entities: United Way of Weld County,
Weld Food Bank, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity as well as other service
organizations. In all cases WCYCC members enhance the capacity of these organizations to serve
local populations. They often provide additional or primary person-power to carry out service
activities.
When appropriate, the WCYCC will collaborate with the NCCC on projects within the Weld County
area, and currently collaborates with local community organizations that have VISTA members.
g. Potential for Replication
The WCYCC AmeriCorps program is a team based youth corps program and is highly replicable. As a
result of the success of the WCYCC AmeriCorps program in connecting youth to their communities
through service, two team based youth corps were developed at the request of Weld County Social
Services to serve 1.) extremely at-risk adjudicated younger youth and, 2.) a summer youth corps
which serves 14-15 year old youth whose families receive public assistance.
A key factor in replicating the youth corps model is to have the initial support and involvement from
community/county leaders and keep them continuously engaged with the program and its outcomes.
It would be best replicated in a similar geographic area, with a larger community surrounded by
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smaller communities with fewer resources.
Member Outputs and Outcomes
B. MEMBER OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES
a. Member Recruitment and Support
The WCYCC will recruit 15 MSY slots full time members and anticipates that they will be diverse in
gender and ethnicity. The WCYCC visits schools, colleges and organizations for recruitment and
recruitment efforts have also taken place through national recruitment, advertisements on Craigs List,
mass emailing to faith based organizations, flyers, utilization of social networking web sites such as
Facebook and My Space, and a presentation at a local community meeting where youth serving
organizations throughout Weld County meet to share information (Youth Net).
The only qualification the WCYCC has for members is that the potential member be 17-25 years of
age and commit to the completion of their term of service. To meet the communities' need for
services which address the issue of at-risk, disenfranchised youth, the Corps targets this type of
population as members. Additionally the WCYCC is committed to ensure that members reflect the
ethnic diversity of Weld County and the communities we serve. Selection is based on targeted
populations to ensure equal representation.
At risk youth are referred by the juvenile justice system, probation departments,juvenile courts,
and/or the Senate Bill 94 Committee. Additionally, youth on waiting lists for alternative education
services, those who have dropped out of school and those who have not been successful in the
traditional education system are also considered for recruitment.
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Although the WCYCC will continue to target at risk/disenfranchised youth in order to meet the
communities' need to address this growing population, as previously mentioned, to help improve the
number of the at-risk youth who complete their term of service, we will also balance the crew make
up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to
provide peer mentoring with the at-risk youth members.
As previously mentioned, member feedback and satisfaction are important to the WCYCC
management team. At least twice during their term of service, members are asked to provide
feedback in a formal manner. At the completion of each project members are asked for feedback and
feedback is always welcome by the Director of the Corps. Formal member satisfaction surveys are
also utilized to obtain member input.
Incentives for members include the acquisition of useful job skills, to become valuable members of the
community, as well as the attainment of life skills. Each crew member is provided the opportunity to
develop individual leadership skills through acting in the role of assistant crew leader at various times
and which includes coordinating activities, serving as team leader on projects, and developing projects.
Members who lack a high school diploma or GED at the time of enrollment will be provided education
activities to help prepare the members take and pass the GED examination. To build esprit de corps
members are provided distinctive uniforms and participate in a variety of team building activities. A
"Crew Member of the Month" recognition will be given as a means to motivate members and
hopefully to improve retention.
Members are rewarded/recognized with certificates of completion and plaques for completing the
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program. Additionally, members are included in recognition lunches held for Employment Services
staff at various times of the year.
To help ensure members complete their term of service, and in addition to balancing the crew with
youth who have experienced more success in their lives, we have also converted a number of our full
term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience success in a shorter term. Also to
improve retention we have restructured the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow
youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner.
c. Member Development, Training and Supervision
The first two weeks of the Corps year consists of member orientation, (including site and lab
orientation), initial team building activities, an overview of the history of the WCYCC and youth corps
movement in Colorado, and meetings with project sponsors for the initial projects the corps will be
working on. Project sponsors provide overviews to services Corps members will perform, provide
training on the tasks involved, and the relationship of the activity to the community need.
First aid/CPR, conflict resolution, diversity training, citizenship, OSI, and CERT training will be
ongoing member development activities that will take place at various times during the members
term of service. Training designed to prepare members for disaster preparedness response activities
such as first aid/CPR, and CERT will take place early on in the members' term.
Training to prepare members to perform the activities on specific projects is provided by the project
sponsor prior to starting work on the project. The type of training varies based on the type of work to
be done and the knowledge of the crew members. Training will always include an overview of project
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goals, how the project affects the community, safe operation of equipment as appropriate, specific
processes to be followed and any technical training specific to the project. Project sponsors are
required to provide technical training and specific job requirements the WCYCC crew leader and the
crew members prior to service being performed.
In addition to training provided by the project sponsor, work on environmental projects include
training by the projects sponsor and also include training by the WCYCC team leader and crew leader
using "The Colorado Outdoor Learning" (COOL) guide curriculum, Outdoor Stewardship Institute's
(OSI) curriculum, and when applicable, Noxious Weed Eradication training provided by Weld County
Department of Public works Weed Division.
The general timeline for training is orientation and initial life skills training during the first two weeks
of the program, and project training prior to the start of work on any project. Additional life skills
training such as diversity and conflict resolution, GED preparation, citizenship training, and healthy
lifestyles training run concurrently with project work and other Corps activities throughout the
members'term of service.
The WCYCC is a youth corps model where members work on a variety of projects. Members have
contact with corps staff every morning and maintain contact throughout the day. Crews are
developed as needed to ensure community needs are met timely. Crews are in contact with program
staff throughout the day and this ensures the members are safe and that they are in compliance with
activity/service requirements. The energy crew receives direction from the WCYCC Team Leader
each morning prior to going out to perform the audits and installation of energy efficient products in
homes. The energy crew will be provided a crew cell phone and therefore will be able to be in contact
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with the Team Leader at all times to receive guidance and support. All members participate in
training collectively to ensure team cohesion.
d. Ethic of Service and Civic Responsibility
Through the delivery of services that meet the identified and unmet needs of communities, agencies
and community and faith based organizations, corps members acquire a sense of their civic
responsibility and the understanding that they have the power to make a difference. Member
development activities combined with the structured citizenship training provide members the ability
to gain an appreciation for their community and their role as citizens. Through service provided at a
variety of projects, interaction with project sponsors, and the development activities designed to
improve members as individuals and citizens, members acquire an attachment to their community
that they did not have prior to participation. The combination of these activities provide positive,
rewarding experiences that promote the WCYCC goal for the at-risk members of decreasing
involvement in gangs, fewer incidences of crime and less recidivism. Formal citizenship activities are
taught using the "AmeriCorps Facilitator's Guide to Effective Citizenship" and the "Facilitator's Guide
for We the People". Citizenship/civic responsibility training is followed up by a request for members to
commit to register to vote and the complete an oath of affirmation indicating the members
commitment to continue to volunteer and to stay out of legal trouble.
Members participate in reflection and journaling activities on a daily basis. Journaling allows the
members the opportunity to reflect on the service they performed that day, identify things learned,
and recognize the impact their service has had on the community/project sponsor.
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e. Member Enrollment
The WCYCC AmeriCorps program has consistently been able to enroll i00% of the slots received
during each year of operation. The WCYCC has not had any difficulties identifying individuals to
become members and with the expanded recruitment efforts that were taken for the 2008-2009
program year,we anticipate more interest will be generated.
f. Member Retention
The WCYCC differs from many national programs in that it targets at-risk, adjudicated and
disenfranchised youth to be corps members. As a result of targeting this population group and the
issues that they bring with them, the program has experienced retention issues which are lower than
anticipated or expected. The WCYCC has taken and will continue to take steps to improve the
retention rate of the at-risk/disenfranchised youth we serve. Since 20O7, the WCYCC has been
heavily invested in strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to
continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to
increase the member completion rate.
As a result of this planning, we have developed the following key strategies which were implemented
for the 2008-2009 program year and which we will continue monitor, evaluate and adjust for future
crews: i) Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and
who have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2) Convert
a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success;
3) structure the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to
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post secondary education sooner.
A "Crew Member of the Month" recognition will also be given as a means to motivate members and
hopefully to improve retention. We anticipate retention rates will greatly improve as a result of the
changes and are committed to pursue the highest retention rates possible. With shorter terms of
service we believe retention rates of 90-100% are achievable.
Community Outputs and Outcomes
C. COMMUNITY OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES
Community Impact
Each year the WCYCC builds on its community partnerships and develops additional partnerships in
the areas of focus. We work towards enhancing relationships with partners to allow them the ability
to use the funds that normally would have been spent on the services the corps provided to be
redirected toward direct client services. The Corps will continue to develop new collaborations as well
as enhance services to previous agencies and communities.
a. Sustainability
To aid in our efforts for sustainability, the WCYCC developed a number of fee for service project
sponsor sites which provide for community and sponsor investment in the program. Projects
completed for the City of Greely, St.Vrain State Park, energy projects through the State Office of
Energy Management, as well as others are all fee for service projects which generate funds needed for
required cash match as well as allow us to provide members complete uniforms which include pants,
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shirts, steel toe boots, sweatshirts, coats, hats, gloves,back packs, etc.
Additionally the State's Great Outdoors Colorado Program provides local communities additional
grant points for including a local corps in their project. The WCYCC collaborates with Weld County
communities in these grants to assist them in obtaining funds to develop/improve parks, trails and
open space. By being included in these grants the Corps is able to generate program income for
services. These partnerships diversify the funding base, developing and utilizing various funding
sources to provide for program operating costs when appropriate and collaborating with project
sponsors.
b. Volunteer Recruitment and Support
Volunteers have been and will continue to be recruited from local communities, service organization
(including Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts), and local schools in the project area to work alongside the
AmeriCorps members on service projects.
Including individuals with disabilities in projects has been a focus for the WCYCC program for a
number of years and are recruited through agencies and organizations that provide services to those
individuals. Recruitment efforts include direct contact with organizations/agencies and coordination
efforts with project sponsors and corps members are involved in the volunteer recruitment activities.
Most volunteers will be recruited to participate in specific projects rather than in an on-going capacity.
The WCYCC expects to recruit a minimum of 15 volunteers if it is funded.
c. Capacity Building
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As previously stated, through the provision of services to communities, agencies and CBO/FBO's of
Weld County, the WCYCC AmeriCorps program increases the capacity of organizations to serve more
people by channeling the funds that may have paid for services provided by the corps and have those
funds then go directly to the people the organization serves. Additionally, the WCYCC is a member of
the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) which provides the WCYCC the opportunity to
participate in service projects funded through Great Outdoors Colorado and at state parks in projects
negotiated by CYCA. Members are the ones who build the capacity of communities to serve more
individuals.
In 2008, the Weld County area, and specifically the town of Windsor, was hit by a tornado that
caused extensive damage. Through collaboration with United Way, WCYCC members provided
affected communities with disaster relief efforts and helped sort, stock, and distribute donated supplies.
Members also assisted individuals who lost their homes to move in those cases where the individuals
did not have any other resources.
Organizational Capability
D. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY
SOUND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
a. Ability to Provide Sound Programmatic and Fiscal Oversight
Employment Services of Weld County, a department of the Weld County Government has been
operating federal and state funded employment and training programs for OVER 3o years and has
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extensive experience with program design, implementation, delivery, evaluation and financial
management. The official grant recipient for all funding is the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
Grant management is provided by Weld County Department of Human Services, Division of
Employment Services of Weld County. Fiscal oversight for all programs operated by the Division is
provided by the Department's Fiscal Officer. There have been no audit exceptions with any programs
operated under Employment Services over the 3o years of its existence. Many programs have been
recognized as models for program implementation across the State. Programs currently operated by
Employment Services include Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange, Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Programs for youth, adults and dislocated workers, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Program, Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program, Pillars for Successful Independence
Program , and the WCYCC program which includes the various youth corps programs such as the
TIGHT Youth Corps Program, , the TANF Summer Youth Corps Program, and the Weld County
Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)/AmeriCorps Program. Oversight for all programs operated by
Employment Services is provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board, comprised of
leaders in the community from the public and private arenas.
The WCYCC has been operating the AmeriCorps program for six years and youth corps model
programs for 13 years. The AmeriCorps program and its members have accomplished a tremendous
amount of work for the communities and organizations it serves. Historically the AmeriCorps
program has exceeded the goals for environmental projects and has received ratings from project
sponsors that exceed the anticipated rate of satisfaction.
Since the WCYCC program is a youth corps model, members typically work as a team although they
can also work in a number of team settings at specific sites to meet multiple community needs on
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projects throughout the Weld County area.
b. Board of Directors,Administrators and Staff
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council provide
oversight of the WCYCC program and have assisted in the design and development of the Corps. Both
entities are made up of community, education and business leaders, local government officials as well
as representatives from CBO/FBOs.
The WCYCC AmeriCorps program is comprised of three staff positions: Corps Director, Youth Team
Leader and Crew Leader. The Youth Team Leader was previously a crew leader for the adjudicated
youth corps operated by Employment Services and was in that position for approximately two years.
The Team Leader has an extensive background in working with young adults and is well acquainted
with community agencies and organizations. The Crew Leader is new to the program and was
selected for the current AmeriCorps program year(2008-2009) and has extensive background
working with youth from all socio-economic backgrounds. The crew leader is skilled in supervising,
leading and mentoring young adults and has a good knowledge relating to work done by the Corps.
The Corps Director directly supervises the Youth Team Leader and the Crew Leader and is also the
supervisor of the other youth programs operated by Employment Services of Weld County. The
Director of the Corps is new to the position but has over to years experience in working with youth
and working in federally funded programs including WIA Youth and the TANF Summer Youth
Program.
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Approximately z0% of the Director's time is spent on Corps activities. The Youth Team Leader spends
about 40% of his time on Corps activities in supervising the Crew Leader,project development,
preparing and conducting weekly training for crew members and report preparation. The Crew
Leader spends r00% of her time on Corps activities in direct supervision of crew members and the day
to day operation of the WCYCC.
The Weld County Department of Human Services' Fiscal Officer reports directly to the Executive
Director of the Department and provides fiscal oversight and fiscal management of the program. The
Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Weld County Commissioners, the official grant
recipient of the funding.
c. Plan For Self Assessment/Improvement
The WCYCC continuously assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its project sponsors
and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate
the quality of the work, benefit to the sponsor, the cost savings and the overall evaluation of the crew's
effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of service hours provided. Member development
evaluation includes the number of members achieving the development outputs/outcomes, e.g. GED,
certificates obtained from member development training, etc. All of these evaluation results are
reviewed immediately against outputs/outcomes with a management team debriefing to determine
the need for program improvement alterations or adjustments.
Evaluations of the programs structure, target populations, services, performance, other program
functions, as well as general oversight are provided by the Weld County Workforce Development
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Board and the Weld County Youth Council. External fiscal audits are provided through the county's
arrangement for external auditing of programs.
d. Plan For Effective Technical Assistance
A strength of this program is its relationship with the community and its agencies and organizations.
Knowledge of local and State resources and a willingness of these resources to assist has not been an
issue in securing technical assistance. Conversely, collaboration with the community has provided
Corps management with the opportunity to provide technical assistance in relation to potential service
projects. The Corps plans to continue to approach each potential service project with the questions:
what is it to be done; what is the timeline; what more do we need to do the project effectively, and
what is the end result of the project? The answers to these questions determine the viability of the
project for Corps involvement and provide a framework for any necessary technical assistance.
Technical assistance is sought from the appropriate source if it is determined that it is advisable or
necessary. It may be a training session for members, training or orientation for the Crew Leader
and/or project sponsor; or it may be information assistance for all involved. The management team
in collaboration with sponsors determines the need for and the type of assistance.
The Director often seeks technical assistance through the AmeriCorps national web site and the
resources available listed there, especially Project Star. This has been and will continue to be a
valuable resource, especially in preparing performance measurement and updating the procedures.
SOUND RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AS AN ORGANIZATION
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a. Volunteer Generation and Support
Members will directly be involved in volunteer recruitment. As previously stated, members recruit
from local service organizations and pools of youth as well as agencies that work with people with
disabilities. It is also important that the volunteers reflect ethnic and gender diversity.
When a project may require more assistance to expand the Corps' capacity, volunteers are sought,
oriented and/or trained to assist. Care is taken in the proper preparation of a volunteer to participate
in a project, not just for the effectiveness of their assistance but also to provide them with a rewarding
experience.
b. Organizational and Community Leadership
Based on the accomplishments of and the outcomes achieved by the WCYCC and the recognition of
the results, Social Services of Weld County looked the Corps management team to create other corps.
Staff developed the TANF Summer Youth Corps program and the TIGHT Youth Corps which serves
very at risk youth to meet the needs identified, and all of the youth corps program models developed
fall under the umbrella of the WCYCC.
The WCYCC is heavily involved in the Community Events Task Force, assisting with many city-wide
activities. When the Weld County Fair was having major preparation difficulties, the County
Commissioners recommended the Corps be brought in to assist. They were recognized as literally
"saving the Fair". The Corps has also received similar recognitions from the communities it serves.
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They are seen and appreciated as a valuable community resource.
In March 2006, as a result of the all of the service provided to United Way of Weld County, the
WCYCC was recognized as the "2005 United Way of Weld County Community Partner" of the Year.
The WCYCC was also recognized by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in August 2006 with a
certificate of appreciation for the service to the State of Colorado and for being nominated for the
2006 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. Also in 2006 the WCYCC was recognized by the National
Philanthropy Day in Colorado for being nominated as the "Outstanding Youth Group" category. In
2007 the WCYCC was recognized by United Way of Weld County for the assistance provided in their
School Drive effort.
The WCYCC program Director is the chair of the State of Colorado Youth Operator Initiative and
staff from Employment Services serve on numerous community boards, workgroups, and are
involved in a wide variety of community events.
c. Success in Securing Match Resources
The major sources of match funds have been program income received form fee for service projects
and matching funds form the WIA Youth program to cover staff salary and fringe costs not paid by
corporation funds.
In the past WIA Youth dollars have covered the grantee share of personnel expenses, member travel,
equipment, supplies, staff and member training plus other program costs. Program income from fee
for service agreements has covered the grantee share for member living allowances and member
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support costs. As fee for service projects have increased the amount of WIA funds used to cover the
staff costs will be lowered. There has not been any difficulty in securing match resources required to
meet match requirements and we foresee that due to the expanding fee for service projects with the
energy portion of the project services we will continue to be able to meet future match needs.
SUCCESS IN SECURING COMMUNITY SUPPORT
a. Collaboration
The WCYCC has collaborated with a number of CBOs, United Way, Weld Food Bank, Salvation
Army, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity, Weld County Health Department on a consistent
basis. Through these organizations and agencies we have developed a relationship of reliable, quality
service and mutual support for projects.
These relationships have allowed the Corps to provide focused, valid, necessary services to Weld
County communities. The CBO/FBOs and other agencies play the role of identifying needs and service
targets to meet the needs of target populations and identify the outcomes expected. They provide
whatever support they can and as appropriate. These collaborations synergistically extend the reach
that may be otherwise available to the citizens of Weld County.
b. Local Financial and In-Kind Contributions
The WCYCC receives funds from the fee for service projects such as the installation of energy efficient
products in low income homes, service projects with the city of Greeley, service performed at St.Vrain
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State Park, and other fee for service projects arranged with local communities and project sponsors.
The Workforce Investment Act provides some coverage of staff costs as appropriate in relation to the
number of WIA program youth served, and in-kind costs cover some overhead and administrative
costs. The WCYCC also receives funding from fee for service activities for work done at Head Start
sites throughout the County.
From initial work completed and our growing reputation for quality work, more fee for service
projects have been obtained. Additionally, as an Accredited Corps under the Colorado Youth Corps
Association,there is potential for additional fee for service work. As collaboration, visibility and
reputation of the WCYCC have increased so has fee for service funding.
c. Wide Range of Community Stakeholders
The range of community stakeholders in the WCYCC is wide and diverse. Through the Weld County
Workforce Development Board, the Corps is able to access a range of government, business (small and
large), educational leaders as well as a number of CBOs and FBOs building a stakeholder pool.
Through Employment Services the Corps is further able to expand the stakeholder population through
the connections with area employers and the identification of future potential projects. The variety of
project sponsors creates an even further group of diverse stakeholders. Ultimately the people of Weld
County (280,000) who have benefited from Corps services comprise the largest group of stakeholders.
Non-financial support comes in the form of participating in the Corps either as a project sponsor or by
providing feedback and input into activities and direction of the corps. The Workforce Development
Board has taken a large piece of responsibility in designing the Corps, its target membership and
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activity mission. As the Corps has become more known and recognized, the stakeholder base has
become more diverse and broader in scope.
d. Special Circumstances
Employment Services of Weld County, the administrative arm of the WCYCC, has served the County
and its citizens for over 3o years. The County, which has historically been a rural community, is one
of the fastest growing areas in the State of Colorado. It has a high poverty rate with 13.2% of youth
ages 18 and under living below the poverty level and an 11.6% overall poverty rate. The county has
limited large corporate resources and what resources do exist are spread thin among the population.
Cost Effectiveness and Budget Adequacy
E. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND BUDGET ADEQUACY
COST EFFECTIVENESS
a. Corporation Cost per Member Service Year
This proposal requests funding for 15 MSY's for a three year period and the WCYCC will follow
Corporation guidelines corresponding to that request.
b. Diverse Non-Federal Support
Non-federal financial support comes to the program through fee for service dollars for service
performed on specified projects. As Great Outdoor Colorado funds are made available to local
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communities to develop parks, trails, and open space, the WCYCC will continue to collaborate with
our community partners to be built in to the work components as appropriate. Non-federal funds also
come through some services provided to local communities and through State negotiated projects.
The Corps plans to continue to seek these funds and types of funding sources. The WCYCC will
continue to partner with communities and the Colorado Youth Corps Association for additional fee for
service projects.
c. Decreased Reliance on Federal Support
As the WCYCC continues to operate, collaborations have continued to expand and with those
expansions there has been an increase in fee for service opportunities. This has been shown through
the history of the Corps and the WCYCC continues to work toward the goal of 50% match by year
ten, in accordance with Corporation Guidelines. In this grant proposal we have a 44% match which
is above the Corporation goal for seventh year grantees.
BUDGET ADEQUACY
The budget (current) has been adequate to provide the array of services and member development.
With the extent of partnerships built, additional partnerships anticipated and program design, it is
anticipated that the budget under this grant proposal will be adequate to continue a strong program.
Evaluation Summary or Plan
F. Evaluation Summary or Plan
The WCYCC receives funds that are less than those required for an external evaluation and therefore
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has completed internal evaluations of the program.
The WCYCC continuously assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its project sponsors
and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate
the quality of the work, benefit to the sponsor, the cost savings and the overall evaluation of the crew's
effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of service hours provided. Member development
evaluation includes the number of members achieving the development outputs/outcomes, e.g. GED,
certificates obtained from member development training, etc. All of these evaluation results are
reviewed immediately against outputs/outcomes with a management team debriefing to determine
the need for program improvement alterations or adjustments.
Evaluations of the programs structure, target populations, services, performance, other program
functions, as well as general oversight are provided by the Weld County Workforce Development
Board and the Weld County Youth Council. External fiscal audits are provided through the county's
arrangement for external auditing of programs. As a result of the internal evaluations the WCYCC
program identified a number of areas for program improvement and strengthening.
As indicated previously in this proposal, since 2007 the WCYCC has been heavily invested in strategic
planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to continue to serve
disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to increase the member
completion rate.
As a result of this planning, we developed key strategies which were implemented for the 2008-2009
program year and which we will continue monitor, evaluate and adjust for future crews:
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i) Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who
have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2) Convert a
number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success;
3) structure the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to
post secondary education sooner.
Additionally a "Crew Member of the Month" recognition will be given as a means to motivate
members and hopefully also to improve retention. We anticipate retention rates will greatly improve
as a result of the changes and are committed to pursue the highest retention rates possible.
Amendment Justification
G. Amendment Justification
N/A
Clarification Summary
H. Clarification Information
N/A
Continuation Changes
I. Continuation Update
N/A
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Performance Measures
Service Categories
Other Education Primary Secondary x
Energy Conservation Primary Secondary
Other Environment Primary x Secondary
Service Category: Other Education
Measure Category: Participant Development
Need
Briefly describe the need to be addressed (Max.4,000 characters)
Weld County and the County's youth face a major social issue of an increasing population of at-risk,
disenfranchised youth. With a high rate of poverty, a high drop out rate, a high rate of adjudication,
and a low median household income than other Front Range areas. Weld County faces immediate
challenges in positively effecting youth.
Activity
Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.)
Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase
their knowledge and employability.
Activity Start Date: 19 October 2009 Number of Members: 15
Activity End Date: 04 October 2010 Hours per Day (on average)!
Days per Week(on average)5
Results
Result: Output
Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase
their knowledge and employability.
Indicator: Increase in civic know ledge and skills
Target: 90% of members w ill participate in training opportunities and w ill receive a certificate in three (3)
or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15
Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradic
Target Value: 90%
Instruments:Training logs
PM Statement: Members w ill participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase
their know ledge and employability. 90% of members w ill participate in training opportunities and w ill
receive a certificate in three (3) or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT,
Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic
Engagement.
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Result: Output
Rev. Yrs. Data:
Result: Intermediate Outcome
Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase
their knowledge and employability. 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and
will receive a certificate in three (3) or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid,
CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and
Civic Engagement.
Indicator: Increase in civic know ledge and skills
Target: 90% of members that participate in traiing w ill receive transferable skills and certificates to
enhance future employment endeavors.
Target Value: 15
Instruments: Training logs, member surveys
PM Statement: Members w ill participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase
their know ledge and employability. 90% of members w ill participate in training opportunities and w ill
receive a certificate in three (3) or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT,
Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic
Engagement. 90% of members that participate in training w ill receive transferable skills and
certificates to enhance future employment endeavors.
Rev. Yrs. Data:
Result: End Outcome
Graduating members who participated in a variety of education and training based activities will
increase their knowledge and employability
Indicator: Increase in civic know ledge and skills
Target: 80% of members completing their term of service w ill report an increase in job readiness and/or
personal life skills.
Target Value: 80%
Instruments: Member survey
PM Statement: Graduating members who participated in a variety of education and training based activities w ill
increase their know ledge and employability. 80% of members completing their term of service w ill
report an increase in job readiness and/or personal life skills.
Rev. Yrs. Data:
Service Category: Other Environment
Measure Category: Needs and Service Activities
Need
Briefly describe the need to be addressed (Max. 4,000 characters)
Weld county and its local communities have an increased need for parks/open space, and trail
projects. Areas from initiatives passes 5 years ago that continue to be developed include new parks,
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Briefly describe the need to be addressed (Max.4,000 characters)
improvement of existing parks, and the creation of new recreational trails plus other development
and renovation projects that benefit residents of Greeley and other communites in Weld County.
Activity
Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.)
Members will provide meaningful service to projects which; target conservation efforts, improve the
environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local
communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts,
improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc.
Activity Start Date:19 October 2009 Number of Members:9
Activity End Date: 04 October 2010 Hours per Day (on averagey
Days per Week (on average)5
Results
Result: Output
Members will provide meaningful service to projects which; target conservation efforts, improve the
environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local
communities.
Indicator: beneficiaries
Target: Members w ill complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the
environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc.
Target Value: 24
Instruments: Member time sheets, project tracking logs
PM Statement: Members w ill provide meaningful service to projects which; target conservation efforts, improve the
environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local
communities. Members w ill complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts,
improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc.
Prev. Yrs. Data:
Result: Intermediate Outcome
Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the
environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc.
Indicator:
Target: 20 of the 24 projects (85%), completed w ill rate the services received as meeting or exceeding
expectations
Target Value: 85%
Instruments: Project spoonsor satisfaction surveys
PM Statement: Members w ill complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the
environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. 20 of the 24
projects (85%), completed w ill rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations
Prey. Yrs. Data:
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Result: End Outcome
The community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community
improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based
agencies
Indicator: beneficiaries
Target: 80% of project sponsors and local community based agencies w ill report that they see a
noticeable improvement in the community and that they are aware that AmeriCorps members in
the community have completed the work.
Target Value: 80%
Instruments: Project sponsor surveys
PM Statement: The community of Weld County w ill be improved and beautified by the completion of community
improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based
agencies. 80% of project sponsors and local community based agencies will report that they see a
noticeable improvement in the community and that they are aware that AmeriCorps members in the
community have completed the work.
Rev. Yrs. Data:
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Service Category: Energy Conservation
Measure Category: Needs and Service Activities
Need
Briefly describe the need to be addressed (Max.4,000 characters)
Low income individuasl are in need of energy saving measures that have impact on the
environment as well ones that assit them in lowering their energy usage.
Activity
Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.)
Members will complete service projects that provide energy saving measures for low income, elderly,
and disabled residents of Colorado
Activity Start Date: 19 October 2009 Number of Members:6
Activity End Date: 04 October 2010 Hours per Day (on averagey
Days per Week(on average)5
Results
Result: Output
Members will complete service projects that provide energy saving measures for low income, elderly,
and disabled residents of Colorado
Indicator: beneficiaries
Target: Energy efficient measures w ill be installed in 400 housing units
Target Value: 400
Instruments: Member time sheets, Energy project and installation tracing sheets
FM Statement: Members w ill complete service projects that provide energy saving measures for low income, elderly,
and disabled residents of Colorado. Energy efficient measures w ill be installed in 400 housing units
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Result: Output
Rev. Yrs. Data:
Result: Intermediate Outcome
Members will install energy efficient measures in 400 housing units.
Indicator: beneficiaries
Target: 90% of sampled clients w ill indicate a high level of satisfaction with the work completed by
members
Target Value: 90%
Instruments: Home ow ner/renter satisfaction surveys
PM Statement: Members w ill install energy efficient measures in 400 housing units. 90% of sampled clients w ill
indicate a high level of satisfaction with the work completed by members
Prey. Yrs. Data:
Result: End Outcome
Follow up services will be provided to gather data pertaining to home owners/renters who state their
energy consumption was reduced and saved on utility bills
Indicator: beneficiaries
Target: 85% of home owners/ renters completing a follow up survey conducted by members w ill indicate
a noticeable savings on their utility bills
Target Value: 85%
Instruments: Home ow ner/renter follow up survey
PM Statement: Follow up services w ill be provided to gather data pertaining to home ow ners/renters who state their
energy consumption was reduced and saved on utility bills. 85% of home owners/ renters completing
a follow up survey conducted by members w ill indicate a noticeable savings on their utility bills
Rev. Yrs. Data:
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Required Documents
Document Name Status
Evaluation Not Applicable
A-133 Audit Sent
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RPf_BGT_424
November 5,2008 2:35 PM
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)
Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human
Application ID: 09AC094242 Services Budget Dates:
Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share
Section I.Program Operating Costs
A.Personnel Expenses 55,853 36,678 19,175
B.Personnel Fringe Benefits 16,757 11,003 5,754
C.Travel
Staff Travel 0 0 0
Member Travel 31,021 6,021 25,000
Total $31,021 $6,021 $25,000
D. Equipment 0 0 0
E.Supplies 8,800 5,280 3,520
F.Contractual and Consultant Services 0 0 0
G.Training
Staff Training 0 0 0
Member Training 8,000 4,800 3,200
Total $8,000 $4,800 $3,200
H.Evaluation 800 0 800
I.Other Program Operating Costs 2,000 1,000 1,000
Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings 0 0 0
Total $2,000 $1,000 $1,000
Section I.Subtotal $123,231 $64,782 $58,449
Section I Percentage 53% 47%
Section II.Member Costs
A.Living Allowance
Full Time(1700 hrs) 91,200 54,720 36,480
1-Year Half Time(900 hours) 79,800 47,880 31,920
Reduced Half Time(675 hrs) 0 0 0
Quarter Time(450 hrs) 0 0 0
Minimum Time(300 hrs) 0 0 0
2-Year Half Time(2nd Year) 0 0 0
2-Year Half Time(1st Year) - 0 0 0
Total $171,000 $102,600 $68,400
B. Member Support Costs
FICA for Members 13,082 7,848 5,234
Worker's Compensation 0 0 0
Health Care 22,950 13,770 9,180
Total $36,032 $21,618 $14,414
Section II.Subtotal $207,032 $124,218 $82,814
Section II.Percentages 60% 40%
Section III.Administrative/Indirect Costs
A.Corporation Fixed Percentage
Corporation Fixed Amount 9,450 0 9,450
Commission Fixed Amount 0 0 0
Total $9,450 $0 $9,450
B. Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate
Section III.Subtotal $9,450 $0 $9,450
Section III Percentage 0% 100%
Section I+Ill.Funding Percentages 49% 51%
Budget Totals $339,713 $189,000 $150,713
Budget Total Percentage 56% 44%
Required Match 38%
#of years Receiving CNCS Funds 7
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Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)
Board of Weld County Commissioners,Weld County Division of Human
Services
Total MSYs 15.00
Cost/MSY $12,600
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Budget Narrative: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) for Board of Weld County
Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services
Section I. Program Operating Costs
A. Personnel Expenses
Position/Title-Qty-Annual Salary-%Time CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Crew Leader:- 1 person(s)at 31673 each x 100%usage 22,171 9,502 31,673
Team Leader:- 1 person(s)at 36720 each x 40°%usage 8,812 5,876 14,688
Program Director:- 1 person(s)at 47460 each x 20%usage 5,695 3,797 9,492
CATEGORY Totals 36,678 19,175 55,853
B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
Purpose-Calculation-Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Crew Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 6,651 2,851 9,502
Team Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 2,644 1,763 4,407
Program Director: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 1,708 1,140 2,848
CATEGORY Totals 11,003 5,754 16,757
C. Travel
Staff Travel
Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
N/A: 0 0 0
CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0
Member Travel
Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Transportation to project sites,training,all corps day, etc:$1.80 per mile(cost 2,000 25,000 27,000
of depreciation, gas, maintenance)x 15000 miles
Gas Vouchers/Bus Passes for Members: 4,021 0 4,021
CATEGORY Totals 6,021 25,000 31,021
D. Equipment
Item/Purpose-Qty-Unit Cost CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
N/a:-0 x 5000 0 0 0
CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0
E. Supplies
Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Member Uniforms/Member equipment/safety equipment:22 members x$400 5,280 3,520 8,800
CATEGORY Totals 5,280 3,520 8,800
F. Contractual and Consultant Services
Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
N/A:-Daily Rate of 0 0 0 0
CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0
G. Training
Staff Training
Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
State Commission Training project site traiing: No cost to Program-Daily Rate 0 0 0
of 0
CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0
Member Training
Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Basic Skills/Ged preparation:4 members @ 2,000 ea-Daily Rate of 10 4,800 3,200 8,000
CATEGORY Totals 4,800 3,200 8,000
H. Evaluation
Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Internal Evaluation by Board: Based on staff time to compile reports and data- 0 800 800
Daily Rate of 0
CATEGORY Totals 0 800 800
I. Other Program Operating Costs
Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings: 0 0 0
Trgvel to CNCS-sponsored Meetings: 1,000 1,000 2,000
CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000
SECTION Totals 64,782 58,449 123,231
PERCENTAGE 53% 47%
Section II. Member Costs
A. Living Allowance
Item-#Mbrs w/Allow-Allowance Rate-#Mbrs w/o Allow CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Full Time(1700 hrs): 8 Member(s)at a rate of 11400 each 54,720 36,480 91,200
Members W/O allowance 0
1-Year Half Time(900 hours): 14 Member(s)at a rate of 5700 each 47,880 31,920 79,800
Members W/O allowance 0
2-Year Half Time(1st Year):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0
Members W/O allowance
2-Year Half Time(2nd Year): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0
Members W/O allowance
Reduced Half Time(675 hrs):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0
Members W/O allowance
Quarter Time(450 hrs):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0
Members W/O allowance
Minimum Time(300 hrs):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0
Members W/O allowance
CATEGORY Totals 102,600 68,400 171,000
B. Member Support Costs
Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
FICA for Members: 15 MSY @ 11,400 x 7.65% 7,848 5,234 13,082
Worker's Compensation:Weld County is self insured and does not pay
incsurance costs. Members are covered for Worker's Compensation as well 0 0 0
as unemployment insurance under this self insured status.
Health Care: 15 MSY @ 127.50 per month 13,770 9,180 22,950
CATEGORY Totals 21,618 14,414 36,032
SECTION Totals 124,218 82,814 207,032
PERCENTAGE 60% 40%
Section III. Administrative/Indirect Costs
A. Corporation Fixed Percentage
Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
Corporation Fixed Amount: 0 9,450 9,450
Commission Fixed Amount: 0 0 0
CATEGORY Totals 0 9,450 9,450
B. Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate
Calculation-Cost Type-Rate Claimed-Cost Basis-Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount
ii ii I
CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0
SECTION Totals 0 9,450 9,450
PERCENTAGE 0% 100%
BUDGET Totals 189,000 150,713 339,713
PERCENTAGE 56% 44%
Source of Funds
Section Match Description Amount Type Source
Match funds inlcude both funds that are received from fee for
service projects asnd some limited WIA funds to cover staff 58,449 Cash Other
Section I. Program Operating salries as associated with members who are WIA youth
Costs
Section I Total 58,449
Match funding for Member living allowacnces and Member 82,814 Cash State/Local
support costs come from fee for service projects.
Section II.Member Costs _
Section II Total 82,814
In kind funds to cover administration and overhead 9,450 In Kind Other
Section III.
Administrative/Indirect Costs
Section III Total 9,450
Total Source of Funds 150,713
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ASSURANCES
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant:
• Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance,and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including funds
sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of the project
described in this application.
• Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States,and if appropriate,the state,through any
authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award;and
will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
• Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain.
• Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
• Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for merit
systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a
Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F).
• Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C. 794),which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;
(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.290dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended,relating to
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),
as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in
the National and Community Service Act of 1990,as amended;and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)
which may apply to the application.
• Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases.
• Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities of
employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
• Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act(40
U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874),and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding labor
standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements.
• Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
1973(P.L.93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood
insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more.
• Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental
quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514;
(b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of
flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency with the approved state
management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of
federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as amended(42
U.S.C.7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as
amended(P.L.93-523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.
93-205).
• Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.)related to protecting components or potential
components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
• Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as
amended(16 U.S.C.470),EO 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),and the Archaeological and Historic
Preservation Act of 1974(16U.S.C.469a-1 et seq.).
• Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,development,and related
activities supported by this award of assistance.
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• Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining to
the care,handling,and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other activities supported by this award
of assistance.
• Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of lead
based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
• Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,as
amended,and OMB Circular A-I33,Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application guidelines,and
policies governing this program.
For AmeriCorps*State and National Applicants ONLY
If you are not applying for a grant through AmeriCorps*State and National,you may ignore this section.
• Will comply with all rules regarding prohibited activities,including those stated in applicable Notice,grant provisions,and
program regulations,and will ensure that no assistance made available by the Corporation will be used to support any such
prohibited activities.
• Will comply with the nondiscrimination provisions in the national service laws,which provide that an individual with
responsibility for the operation of a project or program that receives assistance under the national service laws shall not
discriminate against a participant in,or member of the staff of,such project or program on the basis of race,color,national
origin,sex,age,political affiliation,disability,or on the basis of religion. (NOTE:the prohibition on religious discrimination
does not apply to the employment of any staff member paid with non-Corporation funds or paid with Corporation funds but
employed with the organization operating the project prior to or on the date the grant was awarded. If your organization is a
faith-based organization that makes hiring decisions on the basis of religious belief,your organization may be entitled,under the
Religious Freedom Restoration Act,42 U.S.C. §2000bb,to receive federal funds and yet maintain that hiring practice,even
though the national service legislation includes a restriction on religious discrimination in employment of staff hired to work on a
Corporation-funded project and paid with Corporation grant funds. (42 U.S.C. §§ 5057(c)and 12635(c)). For the circumstances
under which this may occur,please see the document"Effect of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Faith-Based
Applicants for Grants"on the Corporation's website at: http://www.usdoj.gov/tbci/effect-rfra.pdf.
• Will comply with all other federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination,including any self-evaluation requirements. These
include but are not limited to:(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,
and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as
amended(29 U.S.C.794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as
amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment
Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912
(42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or
financing of housing;and(i)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application.
• Will provide,in the design,recruitment,and operation of any AmeriCorps program,for broad-based input from—(1)the
community served and potential participants in the program;and(2)community-based agencies with a demonstrated record of
experience in providing services and local labor organizations representing employees of service sponsors,if these entities exist
in the area to be served by the program;
• Will,prior to the placement of participants,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees
in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by an AmeriCorps program,to ensure
compliance with the nondisplacement requirements specified in section 177 of the NCSA;
• Will,in the case of an AmeriCorps program that is not funded through a State,consult with and coordinate activities with the
state commission for the state in which the program operates.
• Will ensure that any national service program carried out by the applicant using assistance provided under section 121 of the
National and Community Service Act of 1990 and any national service program supported by a grant made by the applicant using
such assistance will address unmet human,educational,environmental,or public safety needs through services that provide a
direct benefit to the community in which the service is performed;
• Will comply with the nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements set out in section 177 of the National and Community
Service Act of 1990,and in the Corporation's regulations at§2540.100;
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• Will comply with the grievance procedure requirements as set out in section 176(0 of the National and Community Service Act
of 1990 and in the Corporation's regulations at 45 CFR§2540.230;
• Will provide participants in the national service program with the training,skills,and knowledge necessary for the projects that
participants are called upon to perform;
• Will provide support services to participants,such as information regarding G.E.D.attainment and post-service employment,
and,if appropriate,opportunities for participants to reflect on their service experiences;
• Will arrange for an independent evaluation of any national service program carried out using assistance provided to the applicant
under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 or,with the approval of the Corporation,conduct an
internal evaluation of the program;
• Will apply measurable performance goals and evaluation methods,which are to be used as part of such evaluation to determine
the program's impact on communities and persons served by the program,on participants who take part in the projects,and in
other such areas as required by the Corporation;
• Will ensure the provision of a living allowance and other benefits to participants as required by the Corporation;
• If a state applicant,will ensure that the State sub-grants will be used to support national service programs that were selected by
the State on a competitive basis;
• If a state applicant,will seek to ensure an equitable allocation within the State of assistance and approved national service
positions,taking into consideration such factors as the locations of the programs,population density,and economic distress;
• If a state applicant,will ensure that not less than 60%of the assistance will be used to make grants to support national service
programs other than those carried out by a State agency,unless the Corporation approves otherwise.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certification—Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters
This certification is required by the government-wide regulations implementing Executive Order 12549,Debarment and
Suspension,2 CFR Part 180, Section 180.335, What information must I provide before entering into a covered transaction
with a Federal agency?
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that neither the
applicant nor its principals:
• Is presently excluded or disqualified;
• Has been convicted within the preceding three years of any of the offenses listed in§ 180.800(a)or had a civil
judgment rendered against it for one of those offenses within that time period;
• Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal,State,or
local)with commission or any of the offenses listed in§ 180.800(a);or
• Has had one or more public transactions(Federal,State,or local)terminated within the preceding three years
for cause or default.
Certification—Drug Free Workplace
This certification is required by the Corporation's regulations implementing sections 5150-5160 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of
1988(P.L. 100-690),45 CFR Part 2545,Subpart B. The regulations require certification by grantees,prior to award,that they will make
a good faith effort,on a continuing basis,to maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation
of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant. False certification or violation of the
certification may be grounds for suspension of payments,suspension or termination of grants,or government-wide suspension or
debarment(see 45 CFR Part 2542,Subparts G and H).
As the duly authorized representative of the grantee,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the grantee will provide a
drug-free workplace by:
A. Publishing a drug-free workplace statement that:
a. Notifies employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace;
b. Specifies the actions that the grantee will take against employees for violating that prohibition;and
c. Informs employees that,as a condition of employment under any award,each employee will abide by the terms of the
statement and notify the grantee in writing if the employee is convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction;
B. Requiring that a copy of the statement described in paragraph(A)be given to each employee who will be engaged in the
performance of any Federal award;
C. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
c. Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and
d. The penalties that the grantee may impose upon them for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
D. Providing us,as well as any other Federal agency on whose award the convicted employee was working,with written
notification within 10 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace;
E. Taking one of the following actions within 30 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation
in the workplace:
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against the employee,up to and including termination;or
b. Requiring that the employee participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for
these purposes by a Federal,State,or local health,law enforcement,or other appropriate agency;
F. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(A)through(E).
Certification-Lobbying Activities
As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,as the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my
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• No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative
agreement,or modification of any federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement;
• If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or
an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the
applicant will submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions;
• The applicant will require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at
all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans and cooperative agreements)and that all
subrecipients will certify and disclose accordingly.
Certification-Grant Review Process(State Commissions Only)
I certify that in conducting our review process,we have ensured compliance with the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as
amended,the Corporation's peer review requirements,and all state laws and conflict of interest rules.
For AmeriCorps*State and National Applicants ONLY
If you are not applying for a grant through AmeriCorps*State and National,you may ignore this section.
Erroneous certification or assurance
The assurances and certifications are material representations of fact upon which we rely in determining whether to enter into this
transaction. If we later determine that you knowingly submitted an erroneous certification or assurance,in addition to other remedies
available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
Notice of error in certification or assurance
You must provide immediate written notice to us if at any time you learn that a certification or assurance was erroneous when submitted or
has become erroneous because of changed circumstances.
Definitions
The terms"debarment","suspension","excluded","disqualified","ineligible","participant","person","principal","proposal",and
"voluntarily excluded"as used in this document have the meanings set out in 2 CFR Part 180,subpart I,"Definitions." A transaction shall
be considered a"covered transaction"if it meets the definition in 2 CFR part 180 subpart B,"Covered Transactions."
Assurance requirement for subgrant agreements
You agree by submitting this proposal that if we approve your application you shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is debarred,suspended,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered
transaction,unless authorized by us.
Assurance inclusion in subgrant agreements
You agree by submitting this proposal that you will obtain an assurance from prospective participants in all lower tier covered transactions
and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions that the participants are not debarred,suspended,ineligible,or voluntarily
excluded from the covered transaction.
Assurance of subgrant principals
You may rely upon an assurance of a prospective participant in a lower-tier covered transaction that is not debarred,suspended,ineligible,
or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction,unless you know that the assurance is erroneous. You may decide the method and
frequency by which you determine the eligibility of your principals. You may,but are not required to,check the List of Parties Excluded
from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs.
Non-assurance in subgrant agreements
If you knowingly enter into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,debarred,ineligible,or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction,in addition to other remedies available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction
for cause or default.
Prudent person standard
Nothing contained in the aforementioned may be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith
the assurances and certifications required. Your knowledge and information is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by
a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
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